Medical Diseases Causing Obesity

Causes of Obesity | Overweight & Obesity | CDC

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Some illnesses, such as Cushing’s disease, may lead to obesity or weight gain. Drugs such as steroids and some antidepressants may also cause weight gain. Research continues on the role of other factors such as chemical exposures and the role of the microbiome. See more

Overweight and Obesity - Causes and Risk Factors

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Health conditions. Some conditions, such as metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome, cause people to gain weight. These medical conditions …

Medical Causes of Obesity - WebMD

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There are several medical conditions that can lead to excess weight including: Hypothyroidism. This is a condition where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, …

10 Health Conditions & Diseases Linked To Obesity

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Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity | Healthy …

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People who have overweight or obesity*, compared to those with healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions. These include: 1,2,3 All-causes of death (mortality). …

What causes obesity & overweight? | NICHD - Eunice …

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Some hormone problems may cause overweight and obesity, such as underactive thyroid, Cushing syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome. Certain …

Health Risks of Overweight & Obesity | NIDDK

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity/health-risks

Obesity raises the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, the most common causes of kidney disease. Even if you don’t have diabetes or high blood pressure, obesity itself may promote kidney disease and quicken …

Obesity - National Institute of Environmental Health …

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People affected by obesity have a higher chance of developing serious health problems, including asthma, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and many cancers, …

Which Diseases Are Related to Obesity? - Obesity …

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Diseases related to obesity include diabetes, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease, which often occur in individuals who are not at a healthy weight for their body …

Is obesity an actual disease? Here’s what the science says

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By classifying obesity as a chronic condition, the AMA also hoped to improve research on the causes of obesity and other diseases linked to it, such as heart …